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VALOR FIGHTS

Tatsuya Kawajiri VS Gilbert Melendez

Head-To-Head — Tale of the Tape

Tatsuya Kawajiri

"The Crusher"

37 W · 14 L · 2 D

VS VS

Gilbert Melendez

"El Nino"

22 W · 8 L · 0 D

Tatsuya Kawajiri MMA profile picture and stats
1897
ELO
2024
69"
REACH
73"
145lbs
WEIGHT
155lbs
5' 7"
HEIGHT
5' 9"
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AGE
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Orthodox
STANCE
Orthodox
Gilbert Melendez MMA profile picture and stats

The Rivalry

THEY HAVE MET IN THE OCTAGON 2 TIMES PREVIOUSLY. Gilbert Melendez CURRENTLY LEADS WITH 2 WINS TO 0.

Gilbert Melendez is 2 inches taller than Tatsuya Kawajiri. Gilbert Melendez has a 4 inch reach advantage over Tatsuya Kawajiri.